The awards aim to recognise individuals for their contribution to the school meals sector.

Phyllis, who works as a cook at Blackwood Primary, has worked for Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Catering Service for more than 40 years, serving more than 1,000 school meals each week alongside her team.

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She also manages the school’s breakfast club.

In her nomination, Phyllis was described as “warm and caring” and that her “infectious personality puts a smile on many a face throughout the day”.

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Meanwhile, Joyce works as a catering assistant at Coed y Brain, was described in her nomination as having a “a soft, warm and cheerful attitude”.

Joyce, who has worked at the school for 41 years and is involved with the school’s breakfast club, was also described as a hard worker, ” always going over and above what is expected of her always going the extra mile to make the service a success”.